Violent Magic Orchestra (VMO)JP
Located somewhere along the space-time continuum between now and 2099, Violent Magic Orchestra (VMO) fracture the notion of hardcore, splicing its threads into an explosive style of black metal-infused trance.
Comprised of members ザスター (Zastar), メーヘム (Mayhem), ダークスローン(Darkthrone), ゴーゴーロース (Gorgoroth), and エンパラー (Emperor), along with visuals from Kezzardrix, the “extreme art” collective merges the raw energy of punk and metal with the chaos and catharsis of hardstyle dance music.
Luminous distortions, ethereal synth melodies, rapid-fire gabber rhythms, and seismic vocal eruptions swirl together in their towering, symphonic arrangements. On stage, a barrage of blinding strobe lights, smoke machines, and large-scale visuals collapses the live experience into a singular, perception-shattering void.
With a power consumption equivalent to 56 guitar amps firing at once, their raucous live sets have ignited festival stages and nightclubs around the world, from Roadburn and Sonar to Le Guess Who?, with an appearance at Berlin’s Berghain.
VMO a.k.a Violent Magic Orchestra — DEATH RAVE
DEATH RAVE is the audiovisual live performance that Violent Magic Orchestra is currently focusing on the most. Version 1 was showcased at Berghain during CTM Festival 2023, followed by Version 2 at SONAR Festival 2024. The latest version, Version 3, will be performed at MUTEK.JP 2024.
Who
Violent Magic Orchestra is an Osaka-based hardcore collective known for high-intensity, strobe-driven live performances.
Labels
Transatlantic, Never sleep
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VMO’s members earn their names from those of classic black metal bands, rendered in Japanese Katakana.
